Housing First Support Worker

<p><strong>Housing First Support Worker – Connect Community Trust (Somerset)</strong><br><br>While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £27,669.10 per annum (pro rata) 35hrs a week</p> <p><strong>Are you passionate about walking alongside people as they rebuild their lives?</strong> We’re looking for a compassionate and committed Housing First Support Worker to help people move on from homelessness into secure, independent living.</p> <p>This is a truly person-centred, community-based role where relationships are at the heart of everything. You’ll work with individuals who have often experienced significant trauma and exclusion, offering flexible, long-term support that adapts to their needs. Through patience, consistency, and trust, you’ll support people to maintain their tenancies, improve their wellbeing, and reconnect with their communities.</p> <p>You’ll hold a small caseload, enabling you to provide meaningful, tailored support – whether that’s helping someone set up their new home, access health and recovery services, manage finances, or simply being a steady, reliable presence in their lives. Working collaboratively with local partners, you’ll play a key role in helping people build a stable and hopeful future.</p> <p><strong>About you:</strong><br> You’ll bring experience of working with people facing homelessness, mental health challenges, or other complex needs, alongside a genuine belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. You’ll be resilient, empathetic, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Strong communication skills are essential, as is a full driving licence and access to a vehicle, given the rural nature of the role.</p> <p>For an informal conversation, please contact Suzanne Addicott directly. xwzovoh </p> <p><strong>Rolling interviews – we encourage early applications.</strong></p>